A man is likely to be charged with murder or manslaughter after the death of a man in one of Auckland's most upmarket apartment buildings.

See an artist's conception of what "party central" on Auckland's Queens Wharf will resemble with the revamped design of a temporary structure called "The Cloud". Images / NZ Govt

The revamped design for the troubled Rugby World Cup "party central" on Auckland's waterfront is a structure that has been dubbed "The Cloud".

A 31-year-old man is likely to be charged with murder or manslaughter after the death of his apartment-mate in Auckland city overnight.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault after a man's body was found in an Auckland apartment today.

Backers say innovative system would be cheaper than rail for Auckland.

Technology developed in New Zealand is being sold to overseas research labs.

Our story on Auckland's Top 10 Playgrounds on October 10 drew a great response from readers, who have added to our suggestions.

The Fletcher family of Waiheke tell Donna McIntyre why they love living on an island in the Hauraki Gulf.

Auckland's farmers' markets are booming, but don't forget the city's traditional markets.

Wedding couples have been left scrambling for venues by the failure of a string of Auckland restaurant businesses.

The Associate Health Minister says he is confident it is safe for a schizophrenic man who beat a friend to death to be out unescorted in public, despite the victim's brother's pleas.

A schizophrenic man who beat a friend to death after being released from psychiatric care - despite telling staff he wanted to kill someone - is allowed back into the community without supervision.

Sharing platters in gorgeous surrounds on a relaxed island is the perfect way to get into the summer spirit.

An Auckland pet shop manager is pleading for the return of three puppies snatched from under her nose and in full view of security cameras.

Auckland businessman Martyn Scott has been remanded in custody after today pleading guilty to stealing $1.4m from a family-owned company.

The mother of a man killed by a driver trying to escape a brawl says his death has left an unseen hole in her heart.

Richard Kavanagh is on a mission to better connect New Zealanders with global hair trends.

Designing and building a home allowed a Mt Eden family to inject it with their own style.

Poetry usually arrives in the form of the traditional "slim volume" - elegant packages of 40-80 pages, like smoked salmon slices. By contrast, 99 Ways into New Zealand Poetry, all 624 pages of it, landed on my desk with a thump.